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Flocking, chirping and singing by birds: Salient facts

Know the the locking, chirping and singing behaviors of birds by watching the video and reading the facts.



  • Flocking is the behavior exhibited when a group of birds when they are foraging or in the flight akin to herd behavior of land animals.

  • Flocking and loud chirping also provides safety from predators

  • Birds in a flock for information-sharing through chirps, chips, buzzes, and other simple sounds

  • They socialize and establish a social hierarchy of the flock

  • Birds chirp in group to indicate danger, warning and communication about food

  • Rhythmic chirping or singing by a bird involves alternate exhaling between its two lungs

  • Birds at times sing when are well-fed, stress-free and happy.

  • The avian vocal organ is called the syrinx that surrounding air sac made by membranes to controls the pitch and volume.


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